How about that .... a FULL Memorial Stadium. Losing the Chief has hex'd Illinois football. They haven't had an 8 win season or better since the Chief left. Time to bring him back!!
This has to be one of the best examples of college pageantry at its finest. Not even an Illinois fan, born in Springfield, but attended Arizona State. It is beautiful! Sad that the PC Police barked.
It was a great tradition that really brought everyone together at Illinois when I was there in the early 90's. He was a symbol of pride, courage and hope.
@@ryanmeyer9863 Look it up. And look at what people are wearing. This was the last Saturday of October. It was a sunny, warm day for the end of October.
What a shame the days of this GREAT tradition and Illinois icon are over. Thank you for posting this video. I love how into it the crowd is. WE MISS YOU CHIEF! "GO ILLINI!"
Ten years since the heartwrenching and sneaky midnight decision by the Board of Trustees to remove the Chief, a decision made for money pressured by people who didn't understand the tradition and haven't been to even one game. They just preferred to slander the tradition and spew untruths to get their way. It was a sad day to see him go. And we still miss this proud Symbol of the University.
confusedgaijin As I recall they were threatened by the Association to lose games, if they didn't remove the chief. They probably lost more money by removing the chief than the games, because they can't sell any official chief merchandise, and as a result other merchants have made tons of money from those things.
Yeah they were going to be banned from hosting postseason tourneys, which didn't mean much for football at the time, but it would've affected some other sports. Postseason events are good moneymakers for the university. So with money being threatened the Board took the most short-sighted (and again, sneaky, so that there wouldn't be a discussion about it) path. They may not be losing much on merch because hey, everyone wants a generic shirt with an orange I on it
@@BillVol Because the Seminole tribe has a close relationship ship with the school, and helps insure the tribe is portrayed authentically. I imagine they also receive a large portion of revenue from the school. Illinois as I recall was told they would have to pay the Miami Indians extra money to keep the mascot. They didn't, so the tribe threatened the whole collegiate association, who then told Illinois they would have their games cut, if they kept the mascot. The main difference was some Indians, mostly distantly related, white people constantly complained about Chief Illini; whereas, no one from the Seminole tribe is doing that.
They cannot fill the stadium anymore. The fans wanted to see the chief. The three in one is pointless these days. I’m glad I got to see Chief Illiniwek before the p.c. bull crap took over.
I met Scott. He spoke at the father-son banquet at our rural church in Illinois. Just an awesome guy and very reverent of the tradition of Chief Illiniwek.
Scott was a Delta Chi fraternity brother of mine. There isn't a nicer more thoughtful and respectful guy to represent Chief Illiniwek. That said, I believe the Chief should come back but only represented by a Native America student on full scholarship and make Native American studies a mandatory prerequisite class at UoI
I hope one day the state gets a Governor and the University gets a President that will tell the NCAA to take a hike, and they bring back Chief Illiniwek.
Not only did we beat Mo Flemsheckler on this day.This is the season the Illini become the only team to sweep the Big 10. 9-0 Beat every other team. It will never happen again.
@@ItIsJustJudy Actually, it was his senior year. The announcer said he was a junior, but he was wrong. How do I know? I knew Scott. He was one year ahead of me and the fall of 1983, when this game was played, was my junior year.
Matt ! This dress & all associated with it was, given permission in ND by a tribe. The guy "hitched" a ride from CU & spent the Summer there. It meant that much. They hand made the costume for about $400.00 back then. It became a pride of the plaines. You are most ignorant.
How about that .... a FULL Memorial Stadium. Losing the Chief has hex'd Illinois football. They haven't had an 8 win season or better since the Chief left. Time to bring him back!!
This has to be one of the best examples of college pageantry at its finest. Not even an Illinois fan, born in Springfield, but attended Arizona State. It is beautiful! Sad that the PC Police barked.
It was a great tradition that really brought everyone together at Illinois when I was there in the early 90's. He was a symbol of pride, courage and hope.
I was at this game. It was cold, and the Illini won. This was the high-water mark of Illini football.
Me too, but it wasn’t cold. 56 degrees.
@@ericdailey8587 If you lived in coastal South Carolina it sure was!!!!!
@@ryanmeyer9863 Look it up. And look at what people are wearing. This was the last Saturday of October. It was a sunny, warm day for the end of October.
What a shame the days of this GREAT tradition and Illinois icon are over. Thank you for posting this video. I love how into it the crowd is. WE MISS YOU CHIEF! "GO ILLINI!"
The chief always has resided in you. If you miss him, talk to him as you always did. He misses you also
The chief will always be in you illini
You cant take away the spirit of the chief that easy
Ten years since the heartwrenching and sneaky midnight decision by the Board of Trustees to remove the Chief, a decision made for money pressured by people who didn't understand the tradition and haven't been to even one game. They just preferred to slander the tradition and spew untruths to get their way.
It was a sad day to see him go. And we still miss this proud Symbol of the University.
confusedgaijin As I recall they were threatened by the Association to lose games, if they didn't remove the chief. They probably lost more money by removing the chief than the games, because they can't sell any official chief merchandise, and as a result other merchants have made tons of money from those things.
Yeah they were going to be banned from hosting postseason tourneys, which didn't mean much for football at the time, but it would've affected some other sports. Postseason events are good moneymakers for the university. So with money being threatened the Board took the most short-sighted (and again, sneaky, so that there wouldn't be a discussion about it) path.
They may not be losing much on merch because hey, everyone wants a generic shirt with an orange I on it
@@litigioussociety4249 Why does Florida State get to keep its Native American images?
@@BillVol Because the Seminole tribe has a close relationship ship with the school, and helps insure the tribe is portrayed authentically. I imagine they also receive a large portion of revenue from the school. Illinois as I recall was told they would have to pay the Miami Indians extra money to keep the mascot. They didn't, so the tribe threatened the whole collegiate association, who then told Illinois they would have their games cut, if they kept the mascot. The main difference was some Indians, mostly distantly related, white people constantly complained about Chief Illini; whereas, no one from the Seminole tribe is doing that.
As opposed to people who have never be to a Pow Wow or can name the indigenous tribes of the area.
Miss the Chief sooooo much.....
#metoo 🧡💙🧡💙
Hail Alma Mater for preserving this tradition for me. Sorry I couldn't do more to preserve this tradition for our children.
they’ll be alright without him.
Bring back the Chief!!!!!!!!!
They cannot fill the stadium anymore. The fans wanted to see the chief. The three in one is pointless these days. I’m glad I got to see Chief Illiniwek before the p.c. bull crap took over.
#metoo 🧡💙🧡💙
I met Scott. He spoke at the father-son banquet at our rural church in Illinois. Just an awesome guy and very reverent of the tradition of Chief Illiniwek.
Scott was a Delta Chi fraternity brother of mine. There isn't a nicer more thoughtful and respectful guy to represent Chief Illiniwek. That said, I believe the Chief should come back but only represented by a Native America student on full scholarship and make Native American studies a mandatory prerequisite class at UoI
Had a season football ticket during the 70"s. Loved college football and the chief.
I hope one day the state gets a Governor and the University gets a President that will tell the NCAA to take a hike, and they bring back Chief Illiniwek.
This is so cool. Guessing Scott Christensen was one of the better versions of the chief.
BillVol - He was considered the best.
Totally agree. His rendition is one of the better ones I've seen. Long live the Chief!
OMG MY DAD WAS AT THIS GAME
I'm freaking out everyone he was a junior and he went to every Illinois game
Not only did we beat Mo Flemsheckler on this day.This is the season the Illini become the only team to sweep the Big 10. 9-0 Beat every other team. It will never happen again.
Hopefully it will happen again. Muck Fichigan
My dad and I were there. The year that the Illini defeated every other Big Ten football team!
That fired em up!!
Bring back the Chief!
It was the early 80's. If I recall it might have been his senior year.
Marie Twist - His junior year.
@@ItIsJustJudy Actually, it was his senior year. The announcer said he was a junior, but he was wrong. How do I know? I knew Scott. He was one year ahead of me and the fall of 1983, when this game was played, was my junior year.
Today’s game will be just as close. A must win for Michigan may not happen. Go Blue!! DLW
BRING BACK THE CHIEF!
How is this insensitive?
Bad things happen when good people do nothing!
I admire the native American culture in fact I have Cherokee blood in me
What year did you speak with Scott?
Illini football needs to get better to have an atmosphere like this :(
Im so offended by this. It triggers me. It's too bad they didn't have safe places back in 1983.
I hope you're joking
@@LymetimeProductions 100% life long illini and alum
The best in U S A
If that doesn't fire you up, then your wood is wet.
In native american culture chiefs dont dance
Ours Did.
Whay tribe are you a part of?
+Matt Clayton Illinios Fighting Illini of the Big Ten?
Matt ! This dress & all associated with it was, given permission in ND by a tribe.
The guy "hitched" a ride from CU & spent the Summer there. It meant that much. They hand made the costume for about $400.00 back then. It became a pride of the plaines. You are most ignorant.
EagleScoutPB Frank Fools Crow of the Lakota Sioux Indian tribe gave Illinois permission to wear the uniform.
Muck Fichigan!!!